Prime Minister ‘understands’ concerns about airport expansion

Prime Minister David Cameron visiting the Vent Axia factory in Crawley
23-1-14 (Pic by Jon Rigby) — Prime Minister David Cameron visiting the Vent Axia factory in Crawley 23-1-14 (Pic by Jon Rigby)

The Prime Minister said he understood people’s concerns when it came to the possibility of expansion at Gatwick.

David Cameron was in Crawley yesterday (January 23) visiting Vent-Axia, in Fleming Way.

Following a tour of the facilities, Mr Cameron briefly answered questions on local issues.

Regarding the future of Gatwick, and concerns about loss of land and noise pollution, he said: “Obviously I understand the concerns of people right across the south east about these issues.

“We have to make sure that, whatever the decision that’s made, that local people are properly consulted.

“But first of all we’ve got to let [Sir Howard] Davies do his work.”